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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.82, 1,353.96 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.82, 1,353.96 and 355.08 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.82 : 1,353.96 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.82/1,353.96 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.82x = 1,353.96 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.82x = 480,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,764.12/902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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